DISH RESEARCH · Side dish
Lituma
Lituma is a traditional Congolese preparation of boiled plantains pounded into a dense mash; Congolese versions may use ripe and unripe plantains, with regional variations in accompanying starches.
About Lituma
Lituma is a traditional Congolese preparation of boiled plantains pounded into a dense mash; Congolese versions may use ripe and unripe plantains, with regional variations in accompanying starches.
Ingredients in Lituma
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Origins & food traditions
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